Do I have to change my phone number(s)?

  • No, your telephone number will remain the same.
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Do I have to sign up for Winn Telecom's long distance service?

  • No, however we do offer very competitive rates that are fixed for both instate and out of state calls, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  There are no minimums required or term agreements.  Best of all, it all comes on one bill.
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How long does it take to switch over?

  • It can take approximately 10 business days for a residential customer to switch over after they release their lines to Winn Telecom.  Business customers' conversion times vary.
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Will I lose my service temporarily when my line is switched over to Winn Telecom?

  • There should not be any “down time” on the switchover.  If you experience “down time” due to unforeseen problems, it will be very minimal.  Winn Telecom will notify you when the conversion will take place.
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Who do I notify if there is trouble on the line?

What is Call Wave?

  • Call Wave is an Internet answering machine available for download on the Internet.  It allows you to receive messages while online.  You must purchase Call Forward Busy on your phone line for Call Wave to function.
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What areas of Michigan do you service?

  • Winn Telecom offers local phone service in most of central Michigan.
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What is DSL?

  • DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line.  DSL gives you high-speed Internet access on a regular telephone line.  DSL utilizes a different signal frequency than does voice or fax, thus allowing you to be online and use your phone simultaneously.  DSL is not available in all areas; however, we also provide Satellite Internet Service called Wildblue. We would also be happy to verify which would be best for you.
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What is seasonal service?

  • Seasonal service temporarily disconnects your phone line (keeping the same number) until you are ready to use your phone again.  This option is available for a fee each month.  Additional service charges may apply.
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How do I know which company provides my long distance service?

  • Contact Winn Telecom, or dial 700-555-1212 on your telephone and listen to the recording.
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Do I need to turn off the DSL modem when I finish using my computer?

  • No.  In fact, we prefer that you do not turn off the DSL modem.  Once a connection is established during installation, DSL is always on and ready to use.
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Inadvertently, the computer was shut down.  Will this affect DSL service?

  • No.  Turning your computer on and off will not affect your service as long as the DSL modem is not disconnected.  The DSL modem should always be connected to the power supply and the "Power" LED should be solid green.
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